Mission Statement
The Mvskoke Language Program will preserve, maintain and revitalize the language of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, by connecting with tribal elders, encouraging adult citizens and teaching our children the significance of reading, writing and speaking the language of our ancestors.
Program Goals and Objectives
- Provide state certified Mvskoke language teachers and language classes in the public schools within the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
- Provide language classes to the various communities, as well as distance learning for all citizens via the College of the Muscogee Nation.
- Implement audio and visual language instruction through the use of DVD’s and CD’s.
- Collaborate with other tribal language programs in establishing a support network of language speakers and to provide a mechanism that will allow the Mvskoke language to thrive for generations to come.
- Regularly review the Mvskoke language curriculum for revisions/updates necessary and provide participating schools within the jurisdictional area materials needed.
Mvskoke Language Staff
Kathleen Coachman (918) 732-7641 - Program Manager
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Mary Frye (918) 732-7649 - Curriculum Coordinator
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Daria Hicks (918) 732-7646 - Community Resource Teacher
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Addie Lewis (918) 732-7721 - Credentialed Teacher
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Chumona Deere (918) 732-7725 - Language Specialist
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Mona Lowe (918) 732-7724 - Program Secretary
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Language Instructors: (918) 732-7646
Phillip Harjo -Dustin Public School
Gracine Hicks -Holdenville Public School
Minnie Proctor -Dewar/Wilson Public Schools
Jason Sawyer -Glenpool Public School
The Mvskoke Language Program and all activities and events developed by this program
are funded through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and supported by:
Principal Chief: A.D. Ellis
Second Chief: Alfred Berryhill
Speaker of the House: Thomas Yahola
National Council Representatives
Mvskoke Language Program Committee Members: Virginia Thomas,
Jackson Barnett, Amos McNac, Jeri Brandon, Louis Hicks